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The location of a circle, square and a triangle, by Sol LeWitt, 1976

The location of a circle, square and a triangle

Sol LeWitt

1976

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

The location of a circle, square and a triangle is a 1976 by Sol LeWitt, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Sol LeWitt
When & what style?
1976
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

The story of this work

Overview

The work consists of a pencil and pen-and-ink drawing on tracing paper that arranges a circle, a square, and a triangle in a geometric composition. Each shape is inscribed with annotations and connected by a web of lines.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Sol LeWitt

Solomon "Sol" LeWitt (September 9, 1928 – April 8, 2007) was an American artist linked to various movements, including conceptual art and minimalism.

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